Taylor Hawkins Drumming Masterclass

As drummer for the Foo Fighters for over 20 years, Taylor Hawkins has drummed his way through everything from Reading Leeds Festival, to Radio 1 Live Lounges to sell out stadium shows. But what does it take to become a drummer What inspires someone to pick up a pair of drumsticks in the first place And just how important is the drummer to a band In this programme, Taylor gives us a guided tour of his drum kit, talking to Radio 6 Music s Steve Lamacq about his childhood, his influences, his favourite drum loops, and what its like drumming with both Alanis Morissette Dave Grohl. Listen to Radio 6 Music on BBC sounds